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The First University Positions in Prehistoric Archaeology in New Zealand and Australia (2019)

Allen, Harry (Author)

Bulletin of the History of Archaeology
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Pages: 2

DOI: 10.5334/bha-606

URI: http://www.archaeologybulletin.org/articles/10.5334/bha-606/

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Discipline formation Universities and colleges Academic disciplines Archaeology 20th century, late Australia New Zealand

University Departments employing prehistoric archaeologists have a long history in the United States and the United Kingdom, going back to the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth. Developments in prehistoric archaeology in Australia and New Zealand, however, began only in the 1950s, generally within Anthropology or History Departments. The initial appointments of prehistoric archaeologists in New Zealand and Australia are considered here, involving the Universities of Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, New England and the Australian National University. While circumstances and influences varied between these places, there was also considerable cross-fertilization. British Universities, particularly the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics were the main influences on developments in Australia and New Zealand. Individuals, such as Raymond Firth, were also important. Similarly, Gordon Childe played an unacknowledged role in the creation of a position in prehistoric archaeology at the Australian National University.

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